Privacy Policy
for Up North Dermatology's Website
Effective Date: August 1st, 2023
This Privacy Policy outlines how Up North Dermatology ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details, when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website, such as when you fill out contact forms or subscribe to our newsletters. We only collect personal information that is relevant to the purpose for which it is being collected.
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
We may automatically collect non-personal information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is collected to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. This data is anonymous and does not personally identify you.
2. Use of Information
2.1 Personal Information:
We may use your personal information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide you with the information or services you request.
- Send you important updates, newsletters, or promotional materials.
- Improve our website and services based on your feedback.
- Process and manage appointments or requests you make through our website.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.
2.2 Non-Personal Information:
We may use non-personal information for statistical purposes, to analyze trends, administer and improve our website, and customize the user experience. This information helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and allows us to enhance its functionality and content.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers:
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you. These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
3.2 Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request or order. We may also disclose your information to protect our rights or the rights of others or to prevent illegal activities.
4. Data Security
We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies solely to our website, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take immediate steps to delete the information.
7. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of the website after the changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.